Beer Color Calculator

The grains, extracts and fermentable sugars you use contribute color to your beer. You can use
this calculator to estimate the color of finished beer from a set of fermentables.

Grain & Fermentables

Amount*

Units

Fermentable*

Color (°L)*

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Amount*

Units

Fermentable*

Color (°L)*

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Amount*

Units

Fermentable*

Color (°L)*

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Amount*

Units

Fermentable*

Color (°L)*

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Batch Information

Batch size*

Batch size units*

How does this work?

Just as the grains add sugars to the wort they also each contribute color. Grains which have been
roasted longer during the malting process provide darker color as well as additional roasted flavor.
You can see this amount in the
grains/sugars listing under min/max color. This calculation sums the color added by each of the
grains which depends on the weight of the grain addition and estimates the color based on the
final batch amount. Other additions such as fruits may impact the color as well but are
not accounted for in this calculation.

Color Chart

Standard Reference Method (SRM) is a common method for expressing beer color. Below is
an estimated color chart for SRM.